Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC20066Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Rickettsia typhi (murine typhus) Antibodies, IgG
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detect antibodies following infection with murine typhus
Special Instructions
Interpretation of the test results involves comparing titers where negative is indicated by 1:64.
Limitations
Results might need additional confirmatory tests for an accurate diagnosis. Variability in testing schedules may require additional time for completion, so allow extra time for results to be released.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA))
Biomarkers
Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG
ProteinAntibody Titer • Concentration / Level • Ordinal Score (e.g., TPS, CPS, H-score)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 5324-9
Result Codes
- 5324-9
Result Turnaround Time
1-6 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate for five days; freeze serum for long-term storage.
Causes for Rejection
Lipemic, hemolyzed, or bacterially-contaminated samples
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | long-term storage |